Kythnos
Perfumer: Amélie Bourgeois
Votes lean masculine
66 ratings
From your scent profile
Le Couvent Kythnos is a fresh, green fougère with a spicy, earthy and slightly smoky side, leaning towards spring and autumn.
Skunky's take: A card-carrying member of the fresh club.
How does it perform?
From 65 community ratings, all out of 10.
Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.
People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.
Sits nicely on a shelf.
Most people feel it is worth the price.
Blind buy risk
67% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.
Notes
They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.
Top notesfirst 15 minutes
Heart notesfirst few hours
Base noteswhat stays into the evening
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Fresh
- Green
- Spicy
- Woody
- Earthy
- Smoky
- Fougère
What does Kythnos smell like?
Lavender comes first, and thyme in the heart adds a spicy, herbal edge. Vetiver in the base strengthens the woody, earthy side, while the smoky note stays in the background. The overall impression is dry and airy rather than sweet.
Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and autumn, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. Though it is unisex, votes lean masculine and classic. Its profile is close to Roger & Gallet Open and Hermès Bel Ami Vétiver.
How it changes through the day
First minutes
- Lavender
First hours
- Thyme
Towards evening
- Vetiver
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 36%Spring
- 35%Autumn
- 15%Summer
- 14%Winter
- Casual27%
- Daytime20%
- Office20%
- Evening16%
- Nighttime14%
Least picked for nights out.
Smells like this
The closest scents by notes and accords.
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51% matchAnat Fritz
Anat Fritz · 2006
51% matchOpen (Eau de Toilette)
Roger & Gallet · 1985
50% matchVétyver
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47% matchRive Gauche pour Homme (2011)
Yves Saint Laurent · 2011
47% matchSolo Vulcan
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46% matchKing Solomon
Kings & Queens · 2007
45% matchBel Ami Vétiver
Hermès · 2013
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